The best cities for middle-class families in every state

Choosing where to raise a family is a big decision, and several factors influence the best place for you and your loved ones.

If you’re from a middle-class background, affordability and cost of living likely play a major role, and you’ll likely also consider things like the quality of local schools, the quality and availability of health care, and recreational opportunities.

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To find the best cities for middle-class families in each state, GOBankingRates found the most affordable city in each state, selected by WalletHub as one of the best cities to raise a family. WalletHub’s rankings scored cities based on 45 metrics that fell into five categories: family fun, health and safety, education and childcare, affordability and socio-economics.

Below is a breakdown of the best cities for middle-class families in each state, based on the city with the best affordability in each state.

Alabama: Huntsville

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Alaska: Juneau

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Arizona: Gilbert

Arkansas: Little Stone

California: Fremont

Colorado: Denver

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Connecticut: New Haven

Delaware: Wilmington

Florida: St. Petersburg

Georgia: Atlanta

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Hawaii: Pearl City

Idaho: Boise

Illinois: Aurora

Indiana: Fort Wayne

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Iowa: Cedar Rapids

Kansas: Overland Park

Kentucky: Lexington

Louisiana: Baton Rouge

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Maine: Portland

Maryland: Columbia

Massachusetts: Worchester

Michigan: Grand Rapids

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Minnesota: Minneapolis

Mississippi: Jackson

Missouri: Kansas City

Montana: Billings

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Nebraska: Lincoln

Nevada: Henderson

New Hampshire: Nashua

New Jersey: Jersey City

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New Mexico: Albuquerque

New York: Buffalo

North Carolina: Raleigh

North Dakota: Bismarck

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Ohio: Columbus

Oklahoma: Oklahoma City

Oregon: Portland

Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh

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Rhode Island: Warwick

South Carolina: Charleston

South Dakota: Sioux Falls

Tennessee: Chattanooga

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Texas: Plano

Utah: Salt Lake City

Vermont: South Burlington

Virginia: Chesapeake

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Washington: Seattle

West Virginia: Charleston

Wisconsin: Madison

Wyoming: Cheyenne

The data comes from WalletHub and is accurate as of May 28, 2024.

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